NCAA Gymnastics: Olivia Dunne’s LSU Gets a Special Message From Olympian Kathy Johnson After Massive Achievement: “Worth a Thousand Words”

The gymnastics fans were at the edge of their seats while cheering for their favorites during a recently concluded prestigious gymnastics championship. The American gymnast turned influencer Olivia Dunne‘s LSU Tigers were also a part of the competition, and the team received a special mention from Olympic medalist Kathy Johnson Clarke following their exceptional performance at the event.

The former artistic gymnast turned commentator was all hearts for the Tigers and has appreciated their efforts. The news is making the rounds on the internet and has captivated gymnastics fans, thanks to Kathy Johnson Clarke’s remarkable gesture.

 Kathy Johnson becomes a minstrel for LSU’s unwavering legacy

On Tuesday, the 64-year-old Oak Ridge native took it to X and retweeted the LSU gymnastics post that they shared after winning the SEC Championships title. The legend penned down a caption that reads, “Congratulations, @LSUgym, on your SEC Championships team title! These photos are worth a thousand words!” A member of the four-time world championship-winning team, Johnson is an avid sports enthusiast, and she keeps her fans updated about the various disciplines while posting on social media.

On the other hand, LSU Tigers gymnastics created history on Saturday in New Orleans, Louisiana, following their fifth SEC championship title. The team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Florida Gators, and the University of Kentucky Wildcats to secure the crown. Their victory was not only praised by Kathy Johnson, but the team added a few more to their already huge fan following after the sheer athletic display on Saturday night.

The dominance of the LSU Tigers is here to stay

The top-seeded Tigers made many heads turn their way after the team posted an impressive score of 198.075, while Crimson Tide, the Wildcats, and the Gators could only manage 197.750, 197.600, and 197.300, respectively. It was the 19-year-old Las Vegas native, Konnor McClain, who helped them with her perfect 10 performance on the balance beam, and she was the only athlete in the latter category to score a perfect 10 in the whole competition. Furthermore, Atlanta-based Haleigh Bryant won the all-around and vault events with her spellbinding performance of 39.800.

With the SEC title victory, the Louisiana-based team has come one step closer to becoming the national champion, and their squad will be coming with much-needed confidence under their belt on April 4 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. With everything falling into place, Olivia Dunne’s team will be coming with all the guns blazing at the event, and the fans will have their eyes set on the competition as they will be ready to take the gymnastics world by storm one more time.

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